Well, things are settling down a little around here. I got my car back. It needed a new instrument cluster. I really don't know what this does, but apparently it's kind of the "brains" of the car and if it goes out your car won't start. I think it is kind of like the hard drive of the car. It stores all the electronic information like the theft alarm, odometer, key recognition, mileage, all that stuff. The mechanic was kind enough to find a "gently used" one to replace mine with. I'm sure a new one would have been many more dollars, so I'm fine with that. The car is 11 years old and has 180,000 miles on it after all. Well, it USED to have 180,000 miles. Now that it has the new instrument cluster it only has 155,000 since the mileage can't be changed on them and they put in the used one.
On Monday, my parents moved out of the beautiful home they built. I'm sad that they are leaving it, but totally understand that they don't need a house (or house payment) that big for just the two of them. It's a really neat place and I hope the new owners will love it as much as my parents and grandmother did. They are moving into a rental house until they find a place to purchase.
The big ole fly in the ointment is that they can't get into the house they are renting until next week, so they are temporarily homeless. Greg and I have their kitties at our house, but our place is way too messy for human guests. I know it's frustrating for them to have to move out of one place and not be able to settle in right away someplace else. It's like moving twice in a week! I would hate that.
I can't say that the visiting cats are enjoying themselves much, but they are doing fine. They both came out for pets and brushing this morning and only a few small hisses were aimed at the dogs.
The dogs for the most part couldn't really care less that there are two more cats in the house. They think it's awesome that there is kitty food down where they can eat it though. Since I found Kissa sleeping in the bathroom sink downstairs this morning (note to self: clean downstairs bathroom sink so the cat doesn't get all dirty and gross from it), I think it's safe to move their food to the bathroom counter, where my cats eat.
Wow, Thanksgiving in two days. Where has this year gone? This year I'm thankful for so much. I know I complain a lot on here, but I really am very lucky. I have so much to thank God for giving me.
We are going to have a very quiet and low-key Thanksgiving by staying home. Greg still isn't feeling that well and gets tired very easily. I think it will be much easier for him if we just celebrate at home. We might meet up with friends for dessert if he's feeling up to it, but I expect it'll be a quiet night at home. Boring, but okay with me.
I'm working Friday, so that's good. No Christmas presents this year, so I don't need to go shopping. And I don't have very much time off to take now that I spent the best part of three weeks off taking care of Greg.
Hope you all have a terrific Turkey Day and remember all the wonderful things in your life.
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